- NEW DELHI — The Centre has fast-tracked 17 mega projects being carried out
with an investment of Rs 14,096 crore across the states of Uttar Pradesh,
Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
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- A high-level meeting headed by Secretary, Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Bhatia, took stock
of as many as 19 issues related to the these projects with a focus on
fast-tracking resolution of implementation challenges through enhanced inter-ministerial
and inter-state coordination, according to an official statement issued on
Wednesday.
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- The review meeting, conducted under the aegis of the
Project Monitoring Group (PMG), was attended by senior officials from Central
ministries, state governments, and project proponents.
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- Among the major projects reviewed was the four-laning of
the Jaunpur-Akbarpur road project, valued at Rs 3,164.72 crore. The project
involves two key issues across two work packages, and is crucial for improving
regional connectivity and road infrastructure.
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- The meeting also laid emphasis on the establishment of
new ESI Hospitals at multiple strategic locations. These projects are part of
the Centre's broader effort to strengthen healthcare infrastructure,
particularly in underserved and high-demand regions. Bhatia noted that the
hospitals will significantly improve access to quality medical care and
contribute to regional development, thereby supporting the well-being of the
workforce and their families.
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- The construction of the permanent campus of NIT
Uttarakhand at Sumari in Pauri Garhwal district was another key project
reviewed. Aimed at strengthening the region’s educational ecosystem, the campus
will provide a state-of-the-art academic and administrative environment for the
institute. Once operational, it is expected to elevate the quality of technical
education and research in Uttarakhand and spur local socio-economic
development.
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- Bhatia reiterated the Government's commitment to
reinforcing the institutional framework for project monitoring and urged all
stakeholders to adopt a proactive approach for issue resolution. He encouraged
private sector participants to actively engage with the PMG platform
(https://pmg.dpiit.gov.in/) to expedite project implementation by leveraging
streamlined coordination with the government and other key entities, the
statement added.
